OAKLAND — Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary John Griffin will talk about water levels at Deep Creek Lake during a public meeting being held by the Garrett County Commission Tuesday at 4 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Hall.
Over the past two years there have been questions and concerns on low water levels have affected many coves and certain sections of the lake, said Monty Pagenhardt, county administrator, in an email to the Times-News.
“I am sure this will be a point of discussion and how the state will address this over the long term,” said Pagenhardt. “Also, there have been questions on water releases by the power company that has a double-edged sword result on the water level of the lake and the down-river canoe and kayak industry.”
Commissioner Robert Gatto, who is the commission’s designee on the Deep Creek Policy and Review Board, has been instrumental in setting up the meeting, according to Pagenhardt.
During the regularly scheduled commission meeting, the commission will discuss the bid award for the replacement of the courthouse chiller. The bid was on the agenda Nov. 1 but wasn’t approved because Commissioner James Raley wanted to review both sets of specifications set out in the request for proposals and all the documentation surrounding the bid. Everything needed for the project, including the invoices, has to be completed and turned in by June 1 in order to receive the grant funding.
Also on the agenda are a review and execution of the Mountain Lake Park/Garett County Tax Differential Agreement and approval of the amendments to rules and regulations for classified service of Garrett County. The commission will also hold an open administrative session.
The regular commission meeting will be held at 3 p.m. at the courthouse.
Contact Elaine Blaisdell at eblaisdell@times-news.com.
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